Coming Soon...

I just scheduled the ultrasound for March 22nd where we'll get to see what our baby looks like and also we will get to find out what we're having! Our friends Paul and Gina just recently had a baby boy, and when they were finding out, Carley (the 3 year old) decided it could be a baby or a puppy! "We're going to find out if it's a baby or a puppy. We're not sure; I'm hoping for a puppy"--Carley.
We're sure it's a baby, but we're looking forward to solving our debate of if the little one is a boy or a girl! It'll be fun to start planning a little more and maybe do some decorating too. Although, Josh remindes me that the nursery does not have to be complete the week after we find out!

Our Baby Update

We got to hear the heartbeat of our little one on Monday. It was very exciting and made everything seem so much more real. The Dr. said that everything sounds strong and healthy! Praise be to God who is knitting our baby together; there are no stitches missing! It is also a huge praise that we are with the clinic that we got into and our Dr. is very good. We are thankful to be taken care of so well during these critical stages.

Here's a picture of our family on vacation: Josh, Anna, and Baby! Yes, I'm 3 months pregnant with our baby who will join us in August. The Lord is so good and we're getting more and more excited.

Yes, I know...

Yes, I know how crazy long it has been since I was actually on my own blog site updating it! Shameful, it's true. It's no longer beginning to feel like Christmas, although the past few weeks of ice and snow shows were tempting to fool me.
January flew past! It was filled with youth activities, including an amazing winter retreat. We had a successful number of students participate (which is always encouraging, when planning an activity) and our dear friend Brian MacSwan presented some solid truth for the students to learn from. And, good news, no bones were broken on the mountain and that includes Josh!
Josh and I were also able to get away for some much needed rest and time together. We spent a week at a bed&breakfast, specifically designed for clergy, called Shepherd's Rest. We were spoiled and loved and encouraged. We can face ministry once more.